Vietnam is making an all-out effort to achieve economic growth of at least 10%. Manufacturing, exports, and foreign investment continue to drive expansion, but a possible second consecutive annual increase in the minimum wage, rising funding needs for nuclear power projects, inflation, and the trade deficit are placing additional pressure on policymakers.
Vietnam’s economy remains on a rapid growth trajectory, but its ability to balance economic expansion, price stability, and financial stability will be a key test in the years ahead.